Highway Engineering Team Lead

Highway Engineering Team Lead (LH3255) Hampshire, EnglandSalary: GBP50000 - GBP70000 per annumHighway Engineering Team Lead - AssociateLocation: Fareham, Hampshire. Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Opportunity with Core Hours Required. Salary: Competitive (illustrative only). Holiday: 32 days including bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Sector: Civil Engineering, HighwaysOur client is a well‑established, multi‑disciplinary consultancy specialising in transport planning, travel planning, and civil and structural engineering services. The business has grown steadily in recent years and now operates across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. They are known for delivering practical, high‑quality solutions from early feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and client‑focused outcomes.With an experienced and technically strong team, the company provides end‑to‑end support, combining commercial awareness with in‑depth knowledge of current legislation and industry standards. They are now looking to recruit a Highway Engineering Team Lead to support the management of the team and oversee fast‑paced complex schemes across a diverse range of clients.Position DutiesManaging day‑to‑day team resourceEnsuring the team/region meets monthly invoicing targetsWriting fee letters and developing budgetsManaging live project budgets and ensuring appropriate out‑of‑scope fees are identified and securedFollowing up opportunities presented by the transport planning teams; supporting them with highway engineering adviceWriting team updates for collation into the Board ReportIdentifying ways of working and processes to work more efficiently on highways schemesEnsuring quality of drawing outputs on highway schemesLine managing and mentoring highways team members; advising on opportunities for direction of the team based on business demand/needBeing responsible for the team's business development, including attending client meetings when required with Directors, adhering to the agreed company business plan and identifying business opportunities relating to highwaysPosition RequirementsMembership of an appropriate institution, such as the ICE or CIHT. Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) is preferableA degree or HND in Civil EngineeringSubstantial experience in a similar role, in a consultancy settingExperience in leading an Engineering team delivering S278s, S38s, S184s, pre‑planning highway adviceDemonstrate a proactive and enthusiastic approach to all aspects of the roleAbility to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, maintaining high standards of deliveryMaintain a disciplined, well‑organised, and conscientious approach to workApply an agile and adaptable mindset to problem‑solvingEnsure deadlines and project timescales are consistently metPromote a positive, forward‑thinking attitude within the team and wider businessPosition Remuneration5‑hour workdays with flexible working hours, with a core hour requirement allowing for lifestyle and work‑life balance24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service plus 8 bank holidaysDay off on your birthday if it falls on a working dayOne community or charity day a year to allow you to support the projects you loveSalary sacrifice scheme with the opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave daysChristmas shut downQuarterly and yearly bonus schemes, offering the potential to earn morePrivate healthcare upon completion of probation periodBike to work scheme#J-18808-Ljbffr